Meet the Instructors

﻿Many guest instructors from all over the US travel to Excel to host workshops and seminars. We also have our staff instructors who coach students year round,​learn more about them below!﻿

Melissa Moody

Melissa Moody, founder and owner of Excel Models and Talent has over 14 years of experience as a model and actor. She also has over 29 additional years as a trainer and manager in the entertainment industry. Melissa has worked extensively in related fields such as fashion show coordination, catalog wardrobe stylist, public speaking, and talent management.

Summer Moody

Acting coach and Special Event’s Director, Summer has trained nationally and helped connect hundreds of actors to agents around the globe. Summer is currently working with Director Tom Logan on her first screen play.